Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken leg

Chicken breast

Chicken liver

#2. In terms of Radiation Safety, define the ALARA principle

As Long As Radiation Applies

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

#3. What might your GP prescribe you to treat an infection that is caused by bacteria?

Antibiotic

Antihistamine

Anticoagulant

#4. Which parasite causes malaria?

Toxoplasma gondii

Cryptosporidium parvum

Plasmodium falciparum

#5. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

75

53

41

#6. What measurement is commonly used to monitor people with asthma?

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

VC (Vital Capacity)

#7. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

20

80

50

#8. What is the second most common blood group in the UK?

O

AB

A

#9. How many bacteria are in your gut?

<1000

100 trillion

1 million

#10. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Basophil

Macrophage

Monocyte

#11. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Aorta

#12. Which particles can be used to treat cancer?

Protons

Electrons

Both electrons and protons

#13. How many staff in the NHS work in healthcare science?

50 000

18 000

1 000

#14. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

46

44

#15. Who is the most at risk of developing cancer?

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

#16. What is the average human lung capacity?

5 litres

10 litres

1 litre

#17. What is the correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Leukocyte

Erythrocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

#18. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

12 to 16 respirations per minute

7 to 12 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

#19. Exposure to UVA in sunlight and tanning salons is linked to an increase in which cancer?

Breast cancer

Mesothelioma

Malignant melanoma

#20. What is the chemical used to stop blood from clotting in a blood test tube?

Heparin

Insulin

Oxytocin

#21. A 99Mo-99mTc Generator is commonly used for Nuclear medicine scanning for what reasons?

Ideal half-life of 13 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

Ideal half-life of 6 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

Ideal half-life of 110 mins and optimum energy of 511kev

#22. Plastic blood bags were invented in…

1950

1940

1960

#23. What is the most important property of the materials used in a finger implant?

It must be flexible

It must be strong

It must be absorbent

#24. What is the normal blood pressure in millimeters of mercury pressure (mmHg) for an average adult?

120/80mmHg

80/60mmHg

180/120mmHg

#25. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

X-Ray

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Ultrasound

#26. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

1%

4%

20%

#27. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

13

23

33

#28. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

#29. Which of these bones can be found in your ear?

Scalpel

Hammer

Mallet

#30. The Norovirus can be spread through poor hand washing, what are the symptoms?

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

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